Freetown, Sierra Leone – In a sharp rebuttal to recent remarks made by Chief Minister Dr. David Moinina Sengeh, opposition politician Osman Abdal Timbo has vehemently denied any involvement in pressuring Dr. Samura Kamara over the Agreement for National Unity.
Timbo’s response came after Sengeh’s appearance on Radio Democracy 98.1, where the chief minister alleged that Timbo, along with others including Marrah, had imposed certain terms on Kamara that he reportedly opposed.
Sengeh claimed during the interview that “na Timbo, na Marrah, na dem people dem dae, they imposed on Samura Kamara….that there were things in there that Samura was opposed to, that they forced him to do.”
Labeling the statements as “malicious, deceitful, and rancorous lies,” Timbo dismissed the accusations outright. “At no time did I impose or force Dr. Samura Kamara to do anything,” he stated, adding that the idea itself “doesn’t even make sense.”
Timbo expressed little surprise at the comments, suggesting that power can sometimes lead individuals to make unfounded claims.
He emphasized his own track record, noting that he has built an “honest reputation organically, without holding any public position of authority, and with an unblemished family pedigree.”
He asserted that such “small talk” would not tarnish his standing.
Demanding an immediate retraction of the defamatory remarks pertaining to him, Timbo indicated he is considering further actions.
The exchange highlights ongoing tensions within Sierra Leone’s political landscape, particularly surrounding the national unity agreement and opposition dynamics.
Neither Sengeh’s office nor Kamara has responded to Timbo’s statement at the time of reporting. This development comes amid broader discussions on political accountability and unity efforts in the country.
